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Ultra Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This ultra creamy Tuscan chicken pasta features tender chicken in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken slices and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix with the sauce.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Ensure chicken is fully cooked to avoid food safety issues. Avoid boiling the cream too vigorously to prevent curdling.
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